About this organization

Organization Information : Founded in 1966, Barr Engineering Co. delivers advanced engineering and environmental consulting services across the U.S. and Canada. The company offers engineering design, environmental investigation and remediation, permitting and compliance, water resources and stormwater management, air quality permitting, and mine and mineral processing solutions. Serving industries such as power, fuels, mining, manufacturing, public agencies, and natural-resource management, Barr addresses complex challenges including dam planning and rehabilitation, waste facility design, and contaminated site cleanup. With a multidisciplinary team of over 1,000 engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, the firm supports project stages from initial permitting and siting through design, construction, operations, and closure.

Other Information: Founded in 1966, Being an employee-owned company means our success depends on your success. We listen carefully, to understand what’s most important to your organization and stakeholders. We invest deeply, planning and implementing solutions that are tailored to your needs. Barr team members choose to work on projects that capitalize on our strengths and inspire our best thinking. This approach is foundational to achieving your goals, creating sustainable outcomes, and providing fulfilling experiences for our people. Providing exceptional service is Barr’s fundamental focus, and solving clients’ complex problems is what makes us tick. In a world of experts, our engineering and environmental team brings even more to the table: passion, thoughtfulness, and creativity—from day one. At Barr, our people are different because our company is different. Broad employee ownership, nonstop learning opportunities, and a culture of trust and flexibility allow us to attract talented engineers and scientists with diverse skills and perspectives. Doug Barr engineered our company for sustainable success. Since the start, Barr has thrived by solving complex challenges for clients, communities, and the environment.